2900 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (609) 631-4150
Serving 1,447 students in grades 9-12,Hamilton East - Steinert ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in NJ)Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton East - Steinert's student population of 1,447 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamilton East - Steinert ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton East - Steinert is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1692 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
23%
32%
Black
12%
15%
White
59%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
Graduation Rate
82%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hamilton Township Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton East - Steinert's ranking?
Hamilton East - Steinert is ranked #1692 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hamilton East - Steinert often compared to?
Hamilton East - Steinertis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton West-watson, Hamilton North - Nottingham by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton East - Steinert?
The graduation rate of Hamilton East - Steinert is 82%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hamilton East - Steinert?
1,447 students attend Hamilton East - Steinert.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hamilton East - Steinert students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton East - Steinert?
Hamilton East - Steinert has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hamilton East - Steinert offer ?
Hamilton East - Steinert offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hamilton East - Steinert part of?
Hamilton East - Steinert is part of Hamilton Township Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Hamilton East - Steinert located?
Hamilton East - Steinert is located in the Mercerville Hamilton Square neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 9 other public schools located in Mercerville Hamilton Square.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Hamilton East - Steinert vs. Hamilton West-watson, Hamilton East - Steinert vs. Hamilton North - Nottingham
The nearest high school to Hamilton East - Steinert is Mercer High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Emily C.Reynolds Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 6-8 | 914 students 0.3 miles 2145 Yardville Hamilton Sq
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4162
0.3
6-8
914
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Grades: K-5 | 351 students 0.5 miles 20 Robert Frost Drive
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4148
0.5
K-5
351
Richard C Crockett Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 6-8 | 834 students 0.9 miles 2631 Kuser Road
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 631-4149
0.9
6-8
834
Langtree Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 393 students 1 miles 2080 Whatley Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4157
1
PK-5
393
Sayen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: K-5 | 260 students 1.3 miles 3333 Nottingham Way
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4164
1.3
K-5
260
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50%)Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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